Conway County, Arkansas
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1956 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
42
Tornado reports
189
Hail reports
63
Floods since 1996
669
All events
9
Deaths
$57.9M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Conway County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 42 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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All storm eventsTornadoes
NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
The tornado moved out of Pope County, northeast of Atkins, into Conway County, west of Hattieville. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, 56 residences (both houses and mobile homes) suffered damage. Altogether, 32 residences were destroyed, 6 had major damage, an…
A strong tornado was spawned in southern Conway County about 2.5 miles southeast of Morrilton. The tornado tracked northeast across Interstate 40 and overturned several vehicles. In one of the vehicles, a person was killed and seven people were injured roughly 1 mile west of Plum…
Tornado F3 Tornado
A strong tornado moved out of Perry County and into Conway County about 2 miles south of Oppelo. Damage along the track of the tornado consisted of numerous downed power lines and power poles. The tornado dissipated about 1.5 miles southeast of Oppelo.
Fifteen homes, three chicken houses, kennels, at least six vehicles, and at least six outbuildings were destroyed. There was major damage to nine houses, at least four chicken houses, five outbuildings, vehicles, and farm equipment. Minor damage occurred to multiple houses and ro…
An astronomical observatory on Petit Jean Mountain recorded 18 inches of snow. Cooperative observers measured 12.5 inches at Morrilton, 10 inches at Hattieville, and 8 inches at Center Ridge.
Parts of Arkansas Highways 95, 113, 124, and 247 were closed due to flooding.
A Red Cross survey found the following damage from this EF2 tornado: 12 houses and 2 mobile homes destroyed, 8 houses with major damage, 5 houses and 2 mobile homes with minor damage, and 8 houses affected. Other damage included: roof damage to two churches, a silo thrown against…
Approximately 30 homes were damaged, along with a dozen rural farm buildings. Three chicken houses were destroyed and more than 100,000 chickens were killed. Hundreds of trees were blown down, as were many power lines.
The sheriff's office reported 1/4 inch of ice in Morrilton by 6:00 AM on the 27th.
The tornado from Pope County moved into northwestern Conway County. According to the Conway County Office of Emergency Management, three homes were destroyed, and 12 others suffered damage ranging from light to heavy. One woman was injured in a mobile home. Ten other structures, …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown onto a house along Arkansas Highway 113 west of Morrilton. Additionally, several trees suffered multiple large limbs being damaged or the entire tree being blow down along Arkansas Highway 113 west of the town of Morrilton.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Rising flood waters in the town of Cleveland neared the foundations of multiple mobile homes.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A mix of sleet and snow accumulated to 5.5 inches near Catholic Point.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Multiple roads and low-lying areas east of Petit Jean Mountain had water covering them.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
An observatory on Petit Jean Mountain recorded 8.35 inches of rain. There was some flooding of low lying areas visible from the mountain, but no major impacts to primary roads or water getting close to homes.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down in this area.
Flood Flood
Minor river flooding was observed at Morrilton along the Arkansas River.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail fell near Spring Meadows.
Hail Hail
Half dollar sized hail fell near Solgohachia.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail fell southwest of Solgohachia.
Hail Hail
Golf ball sized hail was estimated to have fallen in Springfield.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail was estimated to fall near Catholic Point.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A metal barn sustained roof damage near Center Ridge.
Flood Flood
Minor river flooding was observed at Morrilton along the Arkansas River.
Flood Flood
Heavy rain resulted in flooding in and around Morrilton.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An estimated wind gust of 60 mph occurred in the community of Oppelo.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Sleet, with some snow, was measured at 2.0 inches near Center Ridge.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow was measured at 10.0 inches in Petit Jean State Park.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Portions of Arkansas Highway 287 between the towns of Plumerville and Morrilton impassible due to water completely covering the roadway.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A 24 hour rainfall total of 6.54 inches was measured at Morrilton.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A 24 hour rainfall total of 5.90 inches was measured at Center Ridge.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A report was corrected for additional rainfall; however this additional rainfall fell over a 26 hour period not a 24 hour period. A 26 hour rainfall total of 6.60 inches was measured at Center Ridge.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell onto a pool near the town of Morrilton.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A funnel cloud occurred over the town of Cleveland.
Hail Hail
Corrects the previous hail report from 3 W Plumerville.
Hail Hail
A report via mPING of penny-sized hail that fell in Morrilton.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow was measured at 3.4 inches near Ada.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail fell in the community of Oppelo, AR.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow was measured at 1.5 inches at Catholic Point.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail fell near Kenwood.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were blown down in Morrilton. Trees were blown down on two houses.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Winds were estimated at 70 mph just south of Oppelo, which blew down numerous trees.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail fell in Oppelo. Additionally, winds were estimated to be 50 mph.
Lightning Lightning
A house in Plummerville was struck by lightning and burned to the ground.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 15 | 0 |
| 2024 | 11 | 0 |
| 2023 | 21 | 0 |
| 2022 | 10 | 0 |
| 2021 | 7 | 1 |
| 2020 | 15 | 1 |
| 2019 | 14 | 0 |
| 2018 | 16 | 1 |
| 2017 | 15 | 2 |
| 2016 | 9 | 0 |
| 2015 | 14 | 1 |
| 2014 | 22 | 0 |
| 2013 | 22 | 0 |
| 2012 | 26 | 0 |
| 2011 | 55 | 1 |
| 2010 | 27 | 2 |
| 2009 | 40 | 1 |
| 2008 | 40 | 3 |
| 2007 | 12 | 0 |
| 2006 | 33 | 0 |
| 2005 | 13 | 6 |
| 2004 | 14 | 1 |
| 2003 | 19 | 0 |
| 2002 | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 | 10 | 0 |
| 2000 | 15 | 0 |
| 1999 | 10 | 0 |
| 1998 | 16 | 0 |
| 1997 | 11 | 1 |
| 1996 | 28 | 0 |
| 1995 | 10 | 0 |
| 1994 | 11 | 0 |
| 1993 | 8 | 1 |
| 1992 | 4 | 0 |
| 1991 | 5 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 1 |
| 1989 | 5 | 0 |
| 1988 | 6 | 2 |
| 1987 | 6 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 5 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | 5 | 1 |
| 1981 | 4 | 1 |
| 1980 | 3 | 1 |
| 1979 | 1 | 1 |
| 1978 | 3 | 2 |
| 1977 | 3 | 1 |
| 1976 | 1 | 1 |
| 1975 | 1 | 1 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | 2 | 1 |
| 1971 | 2 | 1 |
| 1968 | 1 | 1 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 2 | 2 |
| 1958 | 1 | 1 |
| 1957 | 2 | 0 |
| 1956 | 2 | 2 |
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